RustiCucina

4.7

1117 Reviews

$30 and under

Contemporary Italian

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2 people

Nov 25, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 30 times today

Good for special occasions
Charming
Neighborhood gem

Welcome to Rusticucina, where locally sourced ingredients, seasonal dishes and a warm ambiance reign supreme. We are named to reflect the merging of two cultures; American and Sicilian, since our owners are straight out of a small town in Sicily. We invite neighborhood dwellers and visitors to experience our farm-to-neighborhood restaurant unlike any other. Aperitivo, a traditional Italian-style happy hour, leads the way—think sensational small bites, Aperol Spritzes, Negronis and Limoncello. We also offer a full bar and carefully curated craft cocktails, along with an impressive beer and wine list. Our food menu, boasts hearty, rustic cuisine, with pasta made in-house, from scratch, as well palate-pleasing entrees and a slate of pizzas and flat breads. Our tableside service offers a one-of-a-kind, dedicated experience, and their outdoor space is the perfect landing spot for dog lovers and sun worshipers. We even offer a pet menu for furry guests.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Contemporary Italian, Californian
Hours of operation
Dinner Daily 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
(619) 310-5291
Website
http://www.rusticucina.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Marco Provino
Private party facilities
RustiCucina welcomes the opportunity to host or cater your special and corporate events. Please give us a call at 619-310-5291 or email us at ocean@rusticucina.com to host your next event!

Location
3797 Park Blvd, San Diego, CA 92103
Neighborhood
Hillcrest
Cross street
Essex
Parking details
Street Parking
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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What 1,117 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.7Service
4.7Ambience
4.6Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

RustiCucina offers a cozy ambiance and exceptional Italian cuisine, perfect for celebrations and intimate dining. The "amazing" service and "authentic" dishes, such as the cheese wheel pasta, are highly praised. Despite occasional service delays, the staff often goes above and beyond to enhance the dining experience. A must-visit for pasta lovers!

1,117 Reviews

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Marcia
San Diego
30 reviews
5.0
30 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We liked Rusticucina so much on Monday night that we went back with different friends on Friday night. The decor and vibe are great. Only complaint: the noise level gets very loud. The servers are very attentive and warm. The food is delicious. The Osso Bucco (lamb) was fork tender, and the pesto pasta creamy and delicious. The fettuccini and shrimp was good, but not great. The salads were beautiful and worked well for two people sharing. Everyone really liked their dishes. This restaurant is a new favorite.
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Gina
San Diego
14 reviews
vip
5.0
14 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I literally cannot say enough positive about this place. The wait staff is exceptional, engaging and full of excellent recommendations. The food is authentic and delicious. The atmosphere is charming, both inside and out. I’ve visited twice this month, brining guest both times and everyone was impressed. Will definitely be back.
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Carolyn
Atlanta Metro
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on November 17, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
The pasta was fresh and delicious. We thoroughly enjoyed the food although the service was a little slow. We were seated in the heated patio which was so lovely. The wine was very nice by the glass and well priced. They did a nice job celebrating our birthday boy as well.
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Ken
San Diego
16 reviews
vip
2.0
16 reviews
Dined on November 17, 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 1
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
Food was very average. Salmon was dry and Brussels sprouts were really bad. Service was excellent.
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Lorraine
San Diego
14 reviews
vip
5.0
14 reviews
Dined on November 16, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always a favorite of ours. Unique Italian/Sicilian dishes, great attentive staff. Sitting outside was comfortable and quieter. Love Rusticucina!!
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Jocelyn
Seattle
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on November 15, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food and customer service! Pretty ambience and nice outdoor area
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Phi
San Diego
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 13, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The wait staff was very polite and attentive. The food was great. We also got an awesome anniversary celebration courtesy of the chef and waiter. I highly recommend this venue for a nice quiet ambiance Italian dinner.
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Nicky
Las Vegas
11 reviews
vip
5.0
11 reviews
Dined on November 11, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great Italian food and great atmosphere. The service was also great. Great place for a date night.
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Ismael
San Diego
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 10, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
I enjoyed the experience very much, I was a bit confused on the cheese wheel thing at the beginning. And not sure why, but it felt a little bit rushed at the beginning for some reason but overall it was great.
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makenna
San Diego
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 10, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food was amazing. Prices were very reasonable and overall the experience was great.
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FAQs

RustiCucina offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (619) 310-5291.

RustiCucina is rated 4.7 stars by 1117 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people

Nov 25, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 30 times today

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3797 Park Blvd, San Diego, CA 92103

Additional information

Cross street
Essex
Neighborhood
Hillcrest
Hours of operation
Dinner Daily 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Contemporary Italian, Californian
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Street Parking
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Marco Provino
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.rusticucina.com/
Phone number
(619) 310-5291
Private party facilities
RustiCucina welcomes the opportunity to host or cater your special and corporate events. Please give us a call at 619-310-5291 or email us at ocean@rusticucina.com to host your next event!

RustiCucina

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Additional information

Popular dishes

Spaghetti

Ravioli

Pappardelle

Menu

What 1,117 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Review summary

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